Machine Operator

Essity•Harrodsburg, KY

10d

About The Position

Essity is seeking an experienced Machine Operator. The ideal candidate should or could live in the Harrodsburg area. Machine Operators keep assigned machines running and producing quality products while following safety standards, monitoring product quality, carrying out changeovers and technical activities, preparing and installing raw materials, communicating between shifts, maintaining housekeeping, completing production documentation, and developing technical skills through the Levels Program. This role works a mandatory 12-hour rotating schedule, alternating between day and night shifts at two-week intervals. Manufacturing areas are not air conditioned and may experience temperature swings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to work a mandatory 12-hour rotating or swing-shift schedule, alternating between day and night shifts at two-week intervals.
Continuously monitor and maintain product quality through visual and mechanical inspection while working safely.
Ability to frequently walk or stand, occasionally bend or kneel, lift up to 50 pounds, and push or pull.
Ability to safely move materials using appropriate equipment.
Familiarity with various hand tools and ability to read a tape measure to one-sixteenth of an inch.
Basic computer skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment, including areas that may experience temperature swings.
Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules and guidelines, communicate hazards and safety issues, and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Keep the assigned machine running and producing quality products.
Inspect products through visual and mechanical checks, identify defects or quality issues, and make necessary adjustments to meet established standards.
Lead changeovers and perform other technical activities as needed.
Order, prepare, and install raw materials according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Communicate machine performance with workers from the previous and following shifts.
Maintain housekeeping in the assigned work area during the shift and shift transitions, including cleaning the machine and disposing of debris in hoppers.
Complete required documentation and data files for tracking purposes.
Use the Levels Program to develop technical skills and knowledge as part of normal job progression.
Safely move materials using appropriate equipment, which may include a forklift, crane, or hoist.